The Red Cedar is British Columbia’s Young Reader’s Choice book award.
Every year, thousands of children between grades 4-7 from across the province are invited to read books from the nominated lists of non-fiction and fiction Canadian titles and vote for their favourite.
The purpose of the program is threefold: first, to broaden students’ reading experiences, secondly, to promote literacy through the reading of quality Canadian literature, and thirdly, to encourage students’ thoughtful evaluation of these reading materials.
Here at ACS, our Red Cedar Book Club is for the grade five students. Beginning in January we will meet once a week to exchange and discuss the books, play games, and eat a snack. In April, these students will vote for their favourite author. Our book club ends with our annual Red Cedar Jeopardy game, with the winners receiving tickets to the Red Cedar Gala. This student-centered Award Ceremony is held in May to present the awards and to give the students an opportunity to meet their favourite authors. It’s a very exciting time!